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Nova Utopia Be or Dynaudio Temptation\Wilson Maxx

This is my first posting, so hi there from Australia.

I'm having a hard time deciding on my next speaker purchase and hopefully I can hear some of your thoughts so I can finally make a decision.

I currently have a pair of Dynaudio C4 and I’m looking at upgrading to JMlab Nova Utopia Be, Dynaudio Evidence Temptation or Wilson Puppy\Maxx. Or if anyone knows anything about the new Focal Utopia range I would be interested.

I have previously owned the Dynaudio Contour s5.4 and C2, B&W 802, Wilson Sophia and other bits and pieces. Amplification is currently Gryphon Antileon. Source is currently Mark Levinson 30.6 DAC and Mark Levinson 31.5 Transport. With MIT Oracle 2.1 speakers cables and MIT Oracle 2.2 interconnects.

I am leading towards Nova Utopia as I liked the sound of the Wilson Sophia and have been told that the Nova sound similar. I don’t know if the Dynaudio Evidence Temptation is better than the Nova Utopia or if I would prefer the Wilson Watt Puppy \ Maxx.

But then I guess it comes down to the usual ‘personal preference’ ‘room size’.

It's not easy to find and listen to this speakers in Australia so if anyone has any information or experiences....
r_paton
bar81
791 posts
 
If you want Novas you need to move quickly as to my knowledge production on the current Utopia series has ended.
semi
649 posts
 
what about Gryphon Atlantis? should be a good match with your Gryphon amp.

not a fan of Wilson or JM Labs because of their tonality which is tilted up to my ears. Shardone also made a good point on the issue with multiple midrange drivers; it's pleasant to listen to but not necessarily accurate like the big MBL.
bigbucks5
184 posts
 
I moved up from the Dynaudio C4 to the Temptation. No comparison. The C4 needs to be played relatively loud to get into its comfort zone. The Temptation can be played at any level and be very satisfying.

Seems to me if you like your current C4s, then the Temps are the way to go.
r_paton OP
26 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses. Shadorne I heard the Dynaudio Saphire in Singapore and wasn't too impressed, might have been the associated equipment. I was just reading up on Joseph D'Appolito and yes because of the driver arrangement in the Nova Utopia I think it will be hard to know what they will sound like without doing a home demo, which will probably be impossible in Australia :(

Gryphon Atlantis, good suggestion i'll do some investigation.

Bigbucks, your comments about the C4 being played loud, I've had the same experience with the C2, they sound a lot better a higher volumes.

I wonder when, or if Dynaudio will update their Evidence range, getting old.
inhisservice
38 posts
 
If I may add another speaker to the list I would check out the Von Schweikert VR5 Anniversary. Great dynamics and details without the tilted up treble. Most of all a supremely musical presentation. May be worth a look for you.

Blessings, Bob
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